In 1974, Springsteen opened in New York's Central Park for Anne Murray, which was instantly recognized as a mistake because anyone who performed after Springsteen seemed anticlimactic. The Boss never appeared as an opening act again.

'Born in the U.S.A.' - The Boss's powerful statement about how America had neglected Vietnam war veterans hit a raw nerve—except in the White House, it seems: US President Ronald Reagan adopted the track as an anthem while on the campaign for a second term in office. Springsteen was aghast!

Bruce Springsteen: Who's The Boss?

The Boss turns 70

We associate many musical acts with the United States, but not many artists resonated with the '80s working class in America as much as Bruce Springsteen did.

However his influence spread through more than just one country. His rugged "regular guy" presence appealed to audiences all over the world. His musicianship, amazing lyrics, and good-looks have contributed to his booming success.

To this day, the singer-songwriter sets the stage on fire with his raw energetic performances and speaks to regular folks. He’s indeed "one of us," except he performs in front of thousands of people and sells out shows worldwide.

But how well do you know Bruce Springsteen? Click through the gallery to learn more about the artist's glory days.